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Intractable Détente-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Five

Posted on February 1, 2021 by jenicek

Time having been restored to its normal forward flow, people were enjoying themselves once more. Many of them choose to do so at the Jardin des Gens. Leaves were turning to vibrant colors from a fiery orange to a rich … Continue reading →

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Come Due-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Two

Posted on January 11, 2021 by jenicek

Maxi tried to open the doors to the inner office with finesse and skill. They were both unsuccessful. The mechanism that locked the entrance would not respond to any coaxing or tricks. “We could try to force our way in,” … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings-Arrondissement Part Seventy One

Posted on January 4, 2021 by jenicek

“Like most bad decisions, it began with drinks,” said The Huygens as she moved to the springtime window. She traced a pattern on the glass. It rippled and the scene changed to a biergarten in the late afternoon. Women and … Continue reading →

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Worst Reason-Arrondissement Part Seventy

Posted on December 28, 2020 by jenicek

“What do you mean?” sputtered L’Horloge. “I thought it was very straight forward,” replied The Huygens, who sipped her drink. “Are you suggesting that I not fix time?” “No, not at all.” “You just did!” “What I asked was if … Continue reading →

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Questions and Questions-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Nine

Posted on December 21, 2020 by jenicek

L’Horloge opened his eyes and looked up. The ceiling was wooden, with crossbeams. Definitely not his office. He sat up slowly, still sore. “Feeling better,” asked the voice. Looking for the speaker, he saw a woman. She was dressed in … Continue reading →

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Tick Tock-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Eight

Posted on December 14, 2020 by jenicek

SOMETIME BEFORE “We need to go back,” said Monsieur L’Horloge. The Repairperson pulled the watch-master down the hallway. “No.” “We can’t just leave Unexpected to those creatures! It’s wrong.” “You have a noble heart but there is nothing we can … Continue reading →

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Determination and Loss-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Seven

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jenicek

“You can take off those blindfolds now,” said Nikita with relief. Maxi and Arpin removed them and blinked. The light, while not bright, was enough to make them squint. “I have to say, those spiders are VERY creative,” remarked the … Continue reading →

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None Taken-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Four

Posted on November 16, 2020 by jenicek

Marble steps turned to rough-hewn stone and the gaslights to flickering torches as they ran up the staircase. “Don’t look back!” shouted Unexpected as she slashed at an Escher Spider’s leg. It had woven a pattern of overlapping stairs behind … Continue reading →

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Open and Shut-Arrondissement Part Fifty Eight

Posted on October 5, 2020 by jenicek

“This one too?” asked Maxi. Nikita shuddered and replied, “Yes, just like the others.” They stood before a drab metal door at the end of a stone corridor, seven levels below the lobby. “Stand back,” said Maxi quietly as she … Continue reading →

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Safe As Buildings-Arrondissement-Part Fifty-Seven

Posted on September 28, 2020 by jenicek

“I’m not going in there again,” said Nikita. “Understandable,” said Arpin, “But I think you will be safe.” “That’s what Detective Durand said and I nearly got caught in a Repeating Whorl. Plus, the stairs are made of ierósium.” “What’s … Continue reading →

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